Well I didn't hear back from anyone on this thread on replacing my LED spotlight.
Wow I think that is the first time that has happened around here. Sos what I did was to purchase 4 of these.
http://dx.com/p/gu5-3-3-5w-6500k-420-lumen-60-led-white-light-bulb-12v-131888
I figure 2 for the light and 2 as backups.
But I still have a question on temporarily repairing the current light so I figured I would post again with shorter post and change the subject line (can't be edited in the OP after a period apparently).
Here is what I had in the other post on repair:
The question is in reference to my Solar Light Timer project I posted. I was making some improvements and noticed that 6 LEDs turned up bad.
The LEDs are in an array with 3 LEDs in series. The groups of 3 are in parallel of 36 rows for a total of 108 LEDs. The array is powered by a Buckpuck Plus to provide current regulation, all powered with 12vdc. It consumes < 500ma.
The total LEDs that went bad are 4. Two per group of 3. They were located in the first 2 rows right where the power is connected to the light.
Is this just coincidence that these LEDs went part or does their proximity to the supply wires have something to do with it?
Now the best way to repair. I have some white LEDs on order. But I understand differences in forward voltage could prove problematic. Considering the configuration, will I have this issues? Or will it just be confined to the two rows? The repair only needs to be temporary, if I could get a few months more out of the light
Huh, maybe this post is long as the other.
Wow I think that is the first time that has happened around here. Sos what I did was to purchase 4 of these.
http://dx.com/p/gu5-3-3-5w-6500k-420-lumen-60-led-white-light-bulb-12v-131888
I figure 2 for the light and 2 as backups.
But I still have a question on temporarily repairing the current light so I figured I would post again with shorter post and change the subject line (can't be edited in the OP after a period apparently).
Here is what I had in the other post on repair:
The question is in reference to my Solar Light Timer project I posted. I was making some improvements and noticed that 6 LEDs turned up bad.
The LEDs are in an array with 3 LEDs in series. The groups of 3 are in parallel of 36 rows for a total of 108 LEDs. The array is powered by a Buckpuck Plus to provide current regulation, all powered with 12vdc. It consumes < 500ma.
The total LEDs that went bad are 4. Two per group of 3. They were located in the first 2 rows right where the power is connected to the light.
Is this just coincidence that these LEDs went part or does their proximity to the supply wires have something to do with it?
Now the best way to repair. I have some white LEDs on order. But I understand differences in forward voltage could prove problematic. Considering the configuration, will I have this issues? Or will it just be confined to the two rows? The repair only needs to be temporary, if I could get a few months more out of the light
Huh, maybe this post is long as the other.